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The Most Important Things

Acts 1:1-11

Jesus wanted His disciples to be...

1. grounded in the knowledge of the Kingdom of God - 1:1, 3;

   1. Luke 24:44-48

   2. Ephesians 1:18-19

   3. Philippians 1:9-10

   4. 2 Timothy 2:15

   5. Hebrews 5:12

1. secure in the reality of His resurrection - 1:3

   1. John 20:14-16

   2. John 20:19-23

   3. Luke 24:36-43

   4. 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

1. empowered by the Holy Spirit - 5,8

   1. Luke 24:49

   2. Romans 8:26

   3. 1 Corinthians 12:7

1. occupied with being His witnesses - 6-8

   1. Luke 24:45-48

   2. Matthew 5:16

   3. Matthew 28:18-20

   4. Acts 4:16-20

   5. Romans 10:14-15

1. ready for His return - 9-11

   1. Matthew 24:27, 44

   2. Matthew 25:13

   3. Hebrews 9:28

   4. John 14:1-3

   5. Revelation 1:7

   6. Revelation 22:12

Application

• Grow in knowing and acting on the Word of God

• Rest in the reality of Christ's resurrection

• Seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit

• Occupy yourself with being a witness for Jesus

• Anticipate the return of Jesus